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Skin Contact Chenin Blanc Blend

8.82 ratings
8.91 pro ratings
Central Coast, California, USA
Chenin Blanc, Pinot Gris, Colombard, Xarello, Verdelho, Vermentino, Gewürztraminer, Sémillon, Trousseau Gris, Riesling, Malvasia Bianca
Mushrooms, Tomato-Based, White Fish, Pasta, Pungent Cheese, Goat & Feta Cheese, White Rice, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Squash & Root Vegetables, Meaty & Oily Fish, Cheddar & Gruyere, Potato, Nuts & Seeds, Salads & Greens, Herbs, Chili & Hot Spicy, Beans & Peas, Soft Cheese, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Oyster, Mussel, Clam, Chicken, Duck, Turkey, Oyster, Shellfish, Pork, Fruit Desserts, Blue Cheese, Goose, Game, Vanilla & Caramel, Fruit & Berries, Exotic Spices, Pate, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Sweet Potato, Yuca, Taro, Baking Spices, Salami & Prosciutto, Quinoa, Sweet Potato

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Top Notes For
David Shaw
8.9

Orange color, excellent clarity. Label admits wine grapes and potassium metabisulfite are ingredients, but no oranges. (Yes, it’s the color due to high skin contact). Aroma is mostly from the Chenin Blanc, Malvasia and Pinot Gris (32%/14%/12%) with floral, orchard fruit and yes, barnyard notes (not a deal breaker for me). Good acidity but not bone dry. Fruity with a little kick from a wee hint of residual sugar. The varietal mix gives it real character. Some skin astringency on the finish but far from obnoxious. If you can get past the barnyard note, this is a fine wine to sip with real value. Not perfect but not flawed either.

Orange color, excellent clarity. Label admits wine grapes and potassium metabisulfite are ingredients, but no oranges. (Yes, it’s the color due to high skin contact). Aroma is mostly from the Chenin Blanc, Malvasia and Pinot Gris (32%/14%/12%) with floral, orchard fruit and yes, barnyard notes (not a deal breaker for me). Good acidity but not bone dry. Fruity with a little kick from a wee hint of residual sugar. The varietal mix gives it real character. Some skin astringency on the finish but far from obnoxious. If you can get past the barnyard note, this is a fine wine to sip with real value. Not perfect but not flawed either.

Jan 14th, 2026
Michelle Beer
8.6

Great bargain, approachable Orange wine with oxidized sherry notes and floral finish. Great with swordfish and caponata

Great bargain, approachable Orange wine with oxidized sherry notes and floral finish. Great with swordfish and caponata

Oct 13th, 2025